Description

Yoichi Murata Solid Brass – Double Edge | Explosive Big Band Jazz (20-bit Remastered CD)

Product Information

UPC: 5031320900522 / 4988002331604
Label: JVC (JVC 9005-2)
Format: CD, Album (20-bit K2 Digital Mastering)
Release Year: 1996
Country: UK (Manufactured in EU)
Genre: Jazz
Style: Big Band, Hard Bop, Fusion
Total Runtime: 35:14

Overview

Double Edge showcases Japanese trombonist Yoichi Murata leading his powerhouse Solid Brass ensemble through a dynamic set of original compositions and jazz classics. This 20-bit remastered album blends big band energy with hard-hitting solos, featuring special guests like David Sanborn (alto sax) and Randy Brecker's "Some Skunk Funk".

Highlights Include:

"Return of Prodigal Song" (Murata) – A bold, brassy opener with fiery ensemble work
"Some Skunk Funk" (Brecker) – Electrifying fusion showcase
"Goodbye Pork-Pie Hat" (Mingus) – Soulful reinterpretation with Sanborn's sax
"Freedom Jazz Dance/Manteca" (Harris/Gillespie) – A thrilling 5-minute medley

Track Listing

Return of Prodigal Song (Yoichi Murata) – 3:20
Some Skunk Funk (Randy Brecker) – 4:31
Wrecker (Yoichi Murata) – 3:49
Goodbye Pork-Pie Hat (Charles Mingus) – 3:20
Squib Cakes (Chester Thompson) – 5:27
Shuffling Jazzmen (Yoichi Murata) – 4:09
Reflections (Thelonious Monk) – 2:25
Freedom Jazz Dance / Manteca (Eddie Harris / Dizzy Gillespie) – 5:05
Sweet Henry (Yoichi Murata) – 3:28

Interesting Facts

? All-Star Lineup – Features Eric Miyashiro (piccolo trumpet) and Masato Honda (sax)
? Guest Spotlight – David Sanborn's smoky alto sax elevates "Goodbye Pork-Pie Hat"
? Premium Sound – 20-bit K2 mastering at Victor Aoyama Studio (Tokyo)
? Cross-Cultural Jazz – Japanese musicians reimagining American jazz classics

Musicians

Yoichi Murata – Trombone, Euphonium, Bass Trombone (Arranger/Producer)
Eric Miyashiro – Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet
David Sanborn – Alto Sax (Track 4)
Masato Honda – Alto/Soprano Sax
Shuichi "Ponta" Murakami – Drums
+ Full brass/wind section

Production Credits

Recorded/Mixed/Mastered at: Victor Aoyama Studio, Tokyo
Phonographic Copyright: JVC Musical Industries Europe
Distributed by: Koch International

Why You Need This Album

Jazz Collector's Item – Rare big band session with explosive solos
Audiophile Quality – 20-bit remastering delivers crystal-clear brass textures
Genre-Blending Set – From Mingus melancholy to Brecker's funk fire